Living in Eldon, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldon · Census data 2020–2024
Eldon has 4,556 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $41,684 (41% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $157,400, the median rent is $822/month.
Eldon at a glance
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 44.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,684State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $157,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $822/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Eldon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Eldon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldon the median home value is $157,400, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $920 a month in housing costs.
Eldon median household income
The median household income in Eldon is $41,684 and the income per person is $26,767. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Eldon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,303
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.25
Eldon demographics
- Population
- 4,556
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 1,985
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldon ›
Education in Eldon
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Eldon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Eldon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon | 4,556 | $41,684 | $157,400 | $822 |
| Barnett | 129 | $36,750 | $67,500 | $1,250 |
| Eugene | 158 | $58,846 | — | — |
| Tuscumbia | 142 | $41,250 | $134,400 | — |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | $278,100 | $1,304 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | $365,400 | $1,117 |
| Russellville | 833 | $56,750 | $166,500 | $822 |
| Gravois Mills | 116 | $51,563 | $56,100 | $680 |
| Osage Beach | 4,905 | $55,994 | $355,200 | $772 |
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What is the median household income in Eldon, MO?
The median household income in Eldon is $41,684, 41% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eldon?
The median home value in Eldon is $157,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Eldon?
The median gross rent in Eldon is $822 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Eldon, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Eldon?
The median age in Eldon is 44.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Eldon?
The average commute to work in Eldon is 21 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eldon?
The unemployment rate in Eldon is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldon?
17.5% of adults in Eldon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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